P0011 Camshaft Timing Code Fixes, Smart Money Saving!

How to decode codes P0011, P0014, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0021, and P0024 camshaft timing codes. I will show you how VVT Solenoids work, including over-advanced and over retarded conditions, and gain valuable insights into camshaft and crankshaft sensors, OCV (Oil Control Valve), VVT (Variable Valve Timing), CVVT (Continuous Variable Valve Timing), and VVT solenoids.

By understanding these critical components and their associated codes, you'll be able to diagnose and address these problems confidently. My troubleshooting techniques will empower you to save significant money on labor costs and unnecessary parts replacements.

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[brandonbranham]

i get over retarded and cylinder 3 misfire on a 2.4 lt 06 camry. new camshaft sensor, had material on the old one, new plugs and coils oil and filter. originally had all cylinders misfiring, lost all the misfire codes but still have p0012 and p0353 coil primary/secondary circuit malfunction. until i saw the tidbit about the VVT solenoid i was all but about to throw in the towel and toss a new camshaft and timing chain kit into it.. turns out the vvt was clogged up so bad it failed. did exactly what he said, checked the only one it has and sure enough failed. ran motor flush through it, changed the oil and filter then installed new vvt solenoid and boom working like a charm. god i was so glad not to have to install a new camshaft

[imbigiv]

I’m having that exact problem with my 2011 Infiniti m37. I got the P0011 code. Charged camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor. Nothing is wrong with my wiring. Can you tell me me if this the reason I have a stalling problem and how to fix this problem that just started a day ago? Please

[KenM-gues]

My 16 Kia optima LX 2.4l is throwing this code. It runs fine for the most part but after driving about 40 miles, the initial acceleration will be very sluggish. When I cut the car off then back on, the sluggishness goes away for another 40ish miles

[FordBaFalcon]

Tried to get mine out yesterday. It will spin but seems stuck. Is there a trick to getting it out?

[K.]

So we can use carb cleaner to clean these right?

[tonyanglin-green]

Would this issue cause the smell of gasoline